About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting the world of healthcare. With over 48,000 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, we provide customized pharmacy solutions that reduce costs and enhance patient care for hospitals, health systems, and integrated providers. Our Health System Pharmacy division specializes in outsourced pharmacy operations for acute care facilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant services. At Cardinal Health, innovation meets reliability, powering better health outcomes every day.

Role Overview

As a PRN Pharmacist at Cardinal Health's outsourced hospital pharmacy in Welch, West Virginia, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. This position involves verifying physician orders, dispensing medications, supervising technicians, and ensuring seamless operations in a dynamic hospital environment. With an anticipated hourly range of $50.10 to $71.70, this PRN role offers flexibility for various shifts and on-call duties, ideal for licensed pharmacists seeking impactful, part-time work in inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily impact will include applying expert knowledge to verify and adjust medications using advanced pharmacy information systems. You'll supervise Pharmacy Technicians, ensuring all operations align with West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Key tasks encompass dosage adjustments based on patient-specific protocols, antimicrobial stewardship, patient education on polypharmacy and discharge instructions, narcotics and inventory management, and collaboration with nurses and physicians for order clarification. Additionally, you'll support the Pharmacy Director in maintaining accreditation and implementing operational enhancements.

Core Daily Duties

• Expert verification of drug orders, doses, and interactions.
• Supervision and guidance for pharmacy team members.
• Clinical interventions for optimal patient therapy.
• Compliance audits and inventory control.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this PRN Pharmacist role, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD and maintain an active, good-standing license in West Virginia. Preferred qualifications include inpatient hospital pharmacy experience. Successful applicants demonstrate flexibility for varied shifts, strong communication skills for interacting with healthcare professionals and patients, manual dexterity for handling medications, and proficiency with multiple pharmacy systems. Vendor credentialing may be required, ensuring only top-tier professionals join our team.

Essential Skills

• Deep knowledge of pharmacology and protocols.
• Customer service excellence.
• Technical savvy with automation and information systems.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health values its PRN team members with competitive compensation from $50.10 to $71.70 per hour, paid time off compliant with laws, and flexible scheduling. Enjoy a supportive work culture in a state-of-the-art hospital pharmacy, access to ongoing training, and the stability of a Fortune 500 company. While bonus-eligible is no for this role, the hourly rate provides strong earning potential with work-life balance.

Career Growth

Cardinal Health invests in your professional development. This PRN Pharmacist position serves as a gateway to full-time opportunities, leadership roles like Pharmacy Director, or specialized tracks in oncology, cardiology, or ambulatory care. We offer mentorship, certifications in pharmacy automation, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and internal mobility across our national network. Grow your career while making a difference in patient care.

Why Join Us

Join Cardinal Health in Welch, WV, for a role that combines clinical expertise with operational excellence. Be part of a team reducing healthcare costs and improving outcomes in community hospitals. Our PRN flexibility suits your lifestyle, while our commitment to compliance, innovation, and patient safety sets us apart. With an application window open until March 8, 2026, apply now to secure your spot in a premium healthcare environment.

Role FAQs

What is the pay range for this PRN Pharmacist position?

The anticipated hourly range is $50.10 to $71.70, determined by location, experience, and other factors.

Is hospital experience required?

Inpatient experience is preferred but not mandatory; strong pharmacy fundamentals are key.

What shifts will I work?

PRN requires flexibility for various shifts and on-call as needed in the hospital setting.

Are benefits available for PRN roles?

Yes, including paid time off per applicable laws and competitive hourly pay.

How do I apply?

Submit your application promptly via our careers portal; the window closes March 8, 2026.